Since we don't know the length of the trip, we can't find an exact answer.
However, we can write an expression for it. First, we let, T, represent the total number of miles for the trip.
Now, just divide T by 33. So our expression is T/33.
If you know the total miles of the trip, just divide it by 33 and you will have the answer.
Answer:
108
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let z and b represent the number of packs that Zack and Brian bought, respectively. Then the problem statement tells us ...
b = 2z -3 . . . . . . . Brian bought 3 fewer than twice what Zack bought
b + z = 30 . . . . . . they bought a total of 30 packs
Using the first equation to substitute into the second, we have ...
(2z -3) +z = 30
3z -3 = 30
3z = 33 . . . . . . add 3
z = 11
b = 2·11 -3 = 22 -3 = 19
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<em>Check</em>
b + z = 19 + 11 = 30 . . . . answer checks OK
Zack bought 11 packs; Brian bought 19 packs of gum.
